The Freepr Foxhole Profiles Clarence "Kelly" Johnson March 10, 2006

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[GailA]

I forgot to say they are US Army medals.

[Professional Engineer]

If the star(device) is on the medal, it means the award was given more than one time. A bronze device equal one award. A silver device is probably equal to 5 bronze devices, or being awarded 5 times.

[GailA]

The Silver Star is on a ribbon, it is red with a narrow blue and white stripe. The 3 bronze stars are on both the ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific campaign medal, it is yellow with a white/red/whit narrow strip, followed by a blue/white/red narrower stripe, and another white/red/white stripe. I'll go see if they have them on the web.

[GailA]

While looking for the medals I found this explanation it seems the small stars on the ribbon/medals are Service Stars. Dad was on several different islands and battles, I know he ended up in Japan after the A bomb was dropped. He never told us what he did to earn the Bronze Star though. The only thing he did talk about was him and another man putting the flag back up on that tall flag pole on Corrigidor after McArthur retook it.

The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was designed by the Army's Institute of Heraldry. The medal is a circular bronze disc showing troop landing in a tropical setting with a palm tree. battleship, aircraft carrier and submarine in the background. At the top of the medal, around the edge, are the words ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN. The reverse of the medal shows an American eagle standing on a rock. On the left of the eagle are the raised inscribed dates 1941-1945 and on the right UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The ribbon is yellow-orange with narrow center stripes of red, white and blue (United States). Near the edges are narrow white, red and white stripes (Japan). Participation is specific combat operations is denoted by three-sixteenth inch bronze stars. A three-sixteenth inch silver star is worn in lieu of five bronze stars.

A Service star, also referred to as a battle star, campaign star, or engagement star, is an attachment to a military decoration which denotes participation in military campaigns or multiple bestowals of the same award. Service stars are typically issued for campaign medals, service medals, ribbon awards, and certain military badges. Service stars are different from award stars, which are issued for multiple awards of meritorious and combat decorations.

The United States military issues bronze and silver service stars, with a silver service star issued “in lieu” of five bronze. For instance, six campaigns, served on a campaign medal, would be annotated by one silver and one bronze service star. In some situations, service stars are only issued after the second award of a decoration. For instance, three awards of a Sea Service Ribbon would be annotated by the ribbon with two bronze service stars. The United States Army also occasionally issues award numerals, instead of service stars, to denote multiple awards of certain ribbon decorations.

Service stars issued for actions in which a United States Navy vessel participated are also placed on campaign streamers, which are affixed to the U.S. Navy flag. The regulations for this originated in 1942, which defined naval campaign areas and designated engagements. Participation in such engagements, by ships and by individuals, was then denoted by service stars. The United States Army followed a very similar practice with ground campaigns and battle engagements.

A common point of confusion is to confuse bronze and silver service stars with the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal. The main difference between the two is that the Bronze and Silver Star Medals are individual decorations while service stars are worn on awards and are not individual decorations or medals.

[alfa6]

Off to work via the Nike Express this AM bump for the Freeper Foxhole

With a little luck we should be hearing from the Road Warriors later today

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[Professional Engineer]

Good morning ladies and gents. Flag-o-Gram.

[The Mayor]

April 4, 2006

Shrike System

Read:
Ephesians 6:10-18

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. —1 Peter 5:8

Bible In One Year: Ruth 1-4; Luke 8:1-25

The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the "educated predator" was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By watching the antics of the little bird, the man could always tell where his hawk was, for the shrike instinctively feared the predator and cocked its head to keep it in view.

Christians desperately need an alert perception similar to that of the shrike to detect their spiritual enemy. Our adversary, Satan, "walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5:8). Our responsibility, according to the apostle Peter, is to be sober and vigilant. In other words, we're to be always on the alert.

It would be nice if God had giant sirens to warn us of an attack by the devil. But He doesn't operate that way. Instead, we must read the Bible regularly, meditate on its truths, maintain a prayerful attitude throughout the day, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Only then will we be sensitive to an imminent assault by the evil one, and be armed by grace to meet it.

Is your spiritual "shrike system" working? —Mart De Haan

The devil is clever, deceiving us all,
He cunningly causes the strongest to fall;
But we his sly methods are sure to discern
By making God's warnings our daily concern. —D. De Haan

He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. —1 John 4:4

FOR FURTHER STUDY
What In The World Is Satan Doing?

April 4, 2006

Shrike System

Read:
Ephesians 6:10-18

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. —1 Peter 5:8

Bible In One Year: Ruth 1-4; Luke 8:1-25

The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the "educated predator" was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By watching the antics of the little bird, the man could always tell where his hawk was, for the shrike instinctively feared the predator and cocked its head to keep it in view.

Christians desperately need an alert perception similar to that of the shrike to detect their spiritual enemy. Our adversary, Satan, "walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5:8). Our responsibility, according to the apostle Peter, is to be sober and vigilant. In other words, we're to be always on the alert.

It would be nice if God had giant sirens to warn us of an attack by the devil. But He doesn't operate that way. Instead, we must read the Bible regularly, meditate on its truths, maintain a prayerful attitude throughout the day, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Only then will we be sensitive to an imminent assault by the evil one, and be armed by grace to meet it.

Is your spiritual "shrike system" working? —Mart De Haan

The devil is clever, deceiving us all,
He cunningly causes the strongest to fall;
But we his sly methods are sure to discern
By making God's warnings our daily concern. —D. De Haan

He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. —1 John 4:4

FOR FURTHER STUDY
What In The World Is Satan Doing?

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning everyone. Sam and Snippy check in day! WOO HOO.

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning, Mayor. Thanks for today's message of hope.

[Professional Engineer]

Hi miss Feather.

The Knackster was the recipient of an unassebled training potty this weekend. She showed proper form in pulling the pieces out and assembling the gadget without referring to the directions. Her old man only provided minimal assistance.

[Soaring Feather]

LOL

Yupper, you're raising an engineer. what a child.;)

[Samwise]

Potty training.

Ugh. I'm glad that's over.

[snippy_about_it]

It's late but I finally have internet in the new house! Yeah! Sam isn't hooked up yet as part of our stuff is arriving in another truck sometime Thursday. They didn't leave enough room in the first truck and had to put a lot of the house stuff in another truck so we have a bunch of boxes sitting around and parts missing. For instance, we have the tv but no remote, half the dishes, parts missing from computer stands etc. We start to look for something or put something together and when we can't find it we figure it must be in the next truck. Grrr.

So far everything is wonderful and the area and all the people are wonderful. The South seems sooo much more friendly than the PNW was, and they still have their manners. We'll chat more about that later, it's late and we have lots to do yet.

We just wanted to let everyone know we were here, safe and unpacking. :-)

[Soaring Feather]

Howdy!

Good to hear from you! It is going to take some patience until all your stuff arrives, is unloaded and sorted. Ugh, what a job.

Happy to hear you are pleased with your reception.


Talk later. *HUGS*

[The Mayor]

YaHoo! You will find the south a great place.
I enjoyed it in Va.. Real people there.

Hello's to Sam too!

[alfa6]

The Great Adventure begins for SAM & snippy bump for the Wednesday Addition of the Freeper Foxhole.

Which box is that furslushinger gizmo in :-)

Good Luck

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[The Mayor]

April 5, 2006

Always Awake

Read:
Psalm 121

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. —Psalm 4:8

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 1-3; Luke 8:26-56

A mother and her 4-year-old daughter were preparing for bed. The child was afraid of the dark. When the lights were turned off, the girl noticed the moon shining through the window. "Mommy," she asked, "is that God's light up there?" "Yes, it is," came the reply. Soon another question: "Will He put it out and go to sleep too?" "Oh no, He never goes to sleep." After a few silent moments, the little girl said, "As long as God is awake, I'm not scared." Realizing that the Lord would be watching over her, the reassured child soon fell into a peaceful sleep.

As Christians, we may confidently commit both the night and the day to our ever-faithful God. He is fully aware of our fears in the dark as well as our frustrations in the light. We can be assured of His constant care. His loving eye and protecting hand are always upon us.

Perhaps you face lonely hours because of illness or the loss of a loved one. The shadows of the night make the anxiety of your situation seem greater than ever. Doubts arise and fears flood your soul, robbing you of your needed rest.

Trust the heavenly Father, and with the psalmist you will be able to say, "I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). Remember, God is always awake. —Paul Van Gorder

In His care confiding
I will sweetly sleep,
For the Lord my Savior
Will in safety keep. —Psalter

If you have trouble getting to sleep, try resting in the Lord.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
God Our Father

April 5, 2006

Always Awake

Read:
Psalm 121

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. —Psalm 4:8

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 1-3; Luke 8:26-56

A mother and her 4-year-old daughter were preparing for bed. The child was afraid of the dark. When the lights were turned off, the girl noticed the moon shining through the window. "Mommy," she asked, "is that God's light up there?" "Yes, it is," came the reply. Soon another question: "Will He put it out and go to sleep too?" "Oh no, He never goes to sleep." After a few silent moments, the little girl said, "As long as God is awake, I'm not scared." Realizing that the Lord would be watching over her, the reassured child soon fell into a peaceful sleep.

As Christians, we may confidently commit both the night and the day to our ever-faithful God. He is fully aware of our fears in the dark as well as our frustrations in the light. We can be assured of His constant care. His loving eye and protecting hand are always upon us.

Perhaps you face lonely hours because of illness or the loss of a loved one. The shadows of the night make the anxiety of your situation seem greater than ever. Doubts arise and fears flood your soul, robbing you of your needed rest.

Trust the heavenly Father, and with the psalmist you will be able to say, "I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). Remember, God is always awake. —Paul Van Gorder

In His care confiding
I will sweetly sleep,
For the Lord my Savior
Will in safety keep. —Psalter

If you have trouble getting to sleep, try resting in the Lord.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
God Our Father

[Professional Engineer]

Good morning ladies and gents. Flag-o-Gram.

[snippy_about_it]

lol. Ain't that the truth. Sam has found everything but his computer monitor...I think it's on the next truck. Arrgh.

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning everyone!